Description: The Red-tail is the largest hawk, usually weighing between 2 and 4 pounds. As with most raptors, the female is nearly 1/3 larger than the male and may have a wing span of 56 inches. This species shows a great deal of individual variation in plumage.
The adult has a rufous-colored tail that may or may not have a black terminal bar. Adults are dark brown on the back and the top of their wings. The underside of the bird is usually light with a dark belly band, and a cinnamon wash on the neck and chest. . Immatures resemble the adults except their tail is brown with dark bars; the red- tail molts in during its second year.
The adult Red-tailed Hawk is easily identified, for when it leaves its perch on slow, measured wing beats, or turns while soaring overhead, the broad, rounded tail shows a rich, russet red, hence the name. Within its range, its frequent soaring and loud voice are a good pointer.

This one is for Howard to whom it was his birthday recently. He was there for my first steps on TN and it is still there to help me to improve. I wish that he becomes your friend also.
Thank you for looking.

Hello Luc! You've chosen an excellent POV here. Really like the way the head is cocked to the side in this pose also..Super sharp and detailed with great colors. Thank you so much for making a big deal about another year past..I think as we get older we would sooner forget them when they come! ;-)) Very well done my friend!!

Oh Luc, he's so cute. Look at him looking at you with his head to one side, as if he's questioning what you are doing. Excellent composition and his details and so clear. Thank you Luc for sharing. Well done.

I don't know if you talk to women like you talk to birds, but if you do, you must be a very happy man! ;o)
Focus and DOF as usual are excellent. Same for the light and the exposure. And this angled position of its head give a lot of dynamism in your picture. A lot better than if the head was straight. TFS